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Despite escalating US-China tariffs, India remains resilient with strong IT exports, favourable macroeconomic conditions, and a growing manufacturing hub. Reduced dependence on US trade, combined with strategic policies, positions India for continued growth
Public feedback must become the cornerstone of civil service evaluations. Government employees’ promotions and salaries must be directly tied to citizen feedback
The belief that India lacks deep tech capability is a myth. The country has the talent and also the ability to deliver. We need self-belief and a cold-eyed assessment of both Silicon Valley’s reality and Chinese capability. However, there’s a missing link in India, which is entrepreneurship
Companies building consumer products on top of LLMs are growing fast and attracting investor interest
A system where tax officers have unchecked authority turns the state into the judge, jury, and executioner. Even if the intent is to curb tax evasion, the means must respect democratic principles and due process
The exemption carved out for a range of electronics goods not just from the baseline 10% tariff but also the 125% tariff levied on Chinese imports is the latest twist in the tariff saga
Pro-monarchy protests in country have their roots in the frustration with the current system. Governance failures are many and limit the potential of the country. Yet, Nepal has made progress on many fronts since 2015 when the current Constitution was adopted. The solution lies in reforming the current system instead of taking a step back to a past that was not rosy
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Civil and criminal laws are fundamentally different in their aim. Arbitrary usage of criminal law provisions by the police undermines the notion of justice. However, it’s commonly done and often results in scathing observations by constitutional courts
RSSFACTS: The Congress Party’s claim to Sardar Patel’s legacy is ironic, given Nehru’s policy differences, dismissive actions after the latter’s death, and efforts to undermine his contributions to India’s unity
Whether it’s a bank, a pharmaceutical firm or even a chocolate maker, people associated with an event that is allegedly dubious step aside or offer to do so to ensure a fair investigation of the matter. Why is that not happening yet at IndusInd Bank?
For most of us, the realm of international events is a place to visit, not a place to live
If there’s now generalised support for the renationalisation narrative in Britain, it is because the lived experience of consumers tends to support it
Early estimates indicate moderate growth in fertiliser sales volume in FY26 in India
Household expectations are considered adaptive but still make an important input for policy.
The RBI is doubling down on economic revival. With inflation trending lower and food prices cooling sharply, the central bank has cut interest rates again—taking the repo rate to 6.00% and signalling a firm pivot toward growth-friendly policy, even as external headwinds continue to pose risks
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, fiscal imbalances, and unexpected policy shifts, the world’s reliance on the dollar is starting to waver. As cracks emerge in this long-standing financial architecture, global markets may be entering uncharted territory
While the tariff for most countries has been brought back to the baseline tariff rate of 10%, China is hit with a high 145%, leaving a key risk in the open
The market may have surged on Trump’s sudden tariff U-turn, but beneath the rally lies a fragile reality. With China targeted more aggressively than ever and inflation risks rising, the global economy is still walking a tightrope
The challenge is going to be, to some extent, not just in the availability of future inflows but more in terms of longer deal-cycle times, lower valuations, and also more stringent terms
Layoffs are back—and more normalized than ever. In an age where “realignment” and “optimization” have become boardroom euphemisms for job cuts, junior employees continue to bear the brunt of decisions they had no hand in making. This piece unpacks the growing moral disconnect at the heart of modern corporate restructuring
With GDP growth projections revised down and global volatility rising, the central bank is doubling down on liquidity and rate cuts to cushion the economy. The big question now: will lenders—and borrowers—respond?
Today, generative AI is the new disruptor, promising to change marketing, branding, and business forever. AI-generated ads, chatbot-driven customer service, and personalized content at scale are the new frontiers
India faces significant plastic pollution, with greenwashing misleading consumers about sustainability. While government initiatives exist, false claims hinder progress. Technology, stricter audits, and consumer education are vital to achieving genuine waste management and sustainability goals
Arguments which discount the progress of Indian startups are misguided. Consumer focussed platforms are the building blocks of technology and businesses which will get more sophisticated in future. The key to global leadership in technology is fostering an innovation ecosystem that nurtures all forms of technology
